Genital Herpes Quiz
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Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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What is Genital Herpes?
This is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). It causes small, painful blisters on the private parts.
Typical Symptoms of Genital Herpes
Pain in the penis
Pain around the vulva or vagina
Lump or bump on the penis
Ulcers over the genitals
Decreased urine volume with painful urination
Swollen lymph nodes, usually small swellings at the neck, armpits, groin and behind the ears
Pain when passing urine
Bumps or swellings around the vulva/vagina
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Genital Herpes
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you have penis pain?
Do you have genital pain?
Do you feel any lumps on your penis?
Do you have sores or erosion in your private area?
Are you experiencing painful urination and decreased urine output?
Treatmentof Genital Herpes
Although there is no cure for genital herpes, antivirals can help shorten recovery time. This can be administered through creams or oral medication.
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References
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https://ugeskriftet.dk/videnskab/genital-herpes
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https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(07)61908-4/fulltext
Garland SM, Steben M. Genital herpes. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 2014 Oct;28(7):1098-110. doi: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2014.07.015. Epub 2014 Aug 4. PMID: 25153069.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1521693414001394?via%3Dihub
Management of Genital Herpes in Pregnancy: ACOG Practice Bulletinacog Practice Bulletin, Number 220. Obstet Gynecol. 2020 May;135(5):e193-e202. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000003840. PMID: 32332414.
https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/Abstract/2020/05000/Management_of_Genital_Herpes_in_Pregnancy__ACOG.53.aspx
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Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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